City regulator to warn banks about exploiting small businesses
The Times reports that ithe Financial Conduct Authority will be warning banks about exploiting small
10% of SMEs are failing through lack of access to finance
According to a recent survey by Shawbrook Bank, one in 10 SMEs have struggled to

Logistics companies showing increased lack of confidence in the future
A new study from Barclays and BDO has found that confidence in the logistics sector

UK Fintech sector looking more positive
Following our report yesterday that the UK ranks No. 3 in the World for value
UK tech industry hits record level
Data from HSBC Innovation Banking shows that the total value of the UK’s tech sector

UK manufacturing output climbs the rankings
According to trade body ‘Make UK’ the UK’s manufacturing output has surpassed France, making it
Firms start to prioritise skills over degrees
The Times reports that UK businesses are shifting their hiring focus from degrees to specialised
Late payments causing cash flow problems for SMEs
According to specialist SME Lender Sonovate, nearly two-thirds of their small business clients say late
UK SME businesses prioritise survival
Many UK SME businesses prioritise survival The Yorkshire Post reports that 1 in 11 SME
UK firms struggle to access domestic investment capital
UK firms struggle to access domestic investment capital Many British firms are struggling to access



